How does the DRCD really spend its money?
The Department of Rural and Community Development has the smallest budget of any government department, but what does it do with its allocation?
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Author: Allen Meagher
About The Author
Allen Meagher is the founding editor of 'Changing Ireland'. Linkedin: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/allen-meagher-33a1601a
Success stories: Gas plant win for climate campaigners, and more
Sometimes, it can feel like working in community development is an uphill battle, with hard-won victories few and far between. Over the last few months, however, the sector’s enjoyed some major (and minor) successes.
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Minister Ring wants to expand Department amid SICAP success
As SICAP 2 sees continued successes, programme providers are starting to showcase their work. At a recent South Dublin County Partnership open day, Minister Ring applauded their enthusiasm.
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A Chinese hero and the museum that woke the dragon
The Michael Davitt Museum may be small, but it’s impressed an unlikely international supporter: China. The deserving community museum recently received department funding to further its reach.
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The real-life value of Community Enhancement funding
When it comes to large funding programmes, it can be hard to see beyond the big numbers to the actual impact they make on communities. It’s only when you look at the nitty gritty that their true value reveals itself.
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